Buffer QC - Qiagen

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Material Safety Data Sheet 

acc. to ISO/DIS 11014 

Page 1/5 

Printing date 02/26/2013 Reviewed on 02/26/2013 

1 Identification of substance 

· Product details 

· Trade name: Buffer QC 

· Manufacturer/Supplier: 

QIAGEN GmbH, QIAGEN Str. 1, 40724 Hilden, Germany 

Tel.: (+49)-2103/29-0 

· Information department: 

QIAGEN Technical Service 

QIAGEN Inc., 27220 Turnberry Lane, Valencia, CA 91355, USA 

Tel.: 1-800-DNA-PREP (1-800-362-7737) 

Email: techservice-us@qiagen.com 

· Emergency information: 

CHEMTREC 

USA & Canada 1-800-424-9300 

Outside USA & Canada +1 703-527-3887 

2 Composition/Data on components 

· Chemical characterization 

· Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions. 

· Dangerous components: 

67-63-0 propan-2-ol 10-25% 

3 Hazards identification 

· Hazard description: Not applicable. 

· Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment: 

Flammable. 

· Classification system: 

The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and 

expanded upon from company and literature data. 

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 

Health = 0 

Fire = 3 

Reactivity = 0 

· WHMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) 

Health = 0 

Fire = 3 

Reactivity = 0 

4 First aid measures 

· After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. 

· After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. 

· After eye contact: 

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. 

· After swallowing: Immediately call a doctor. 

5 Fire fighting measures 

· Suitable extinguishing agents: 

CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant 

foam. 

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Trade name: Buffer QC 

· Protective equipment: Do not inhale explosion gases or combustion gases. 

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6 Accidental release measures 

· Person-related safety precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation 

· Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. 

· Measures for cleaning/collecting: 

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). 

7 Handling and storage 

· Handling: 

· Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. 

· Information about protection against explosions and fires: 

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. 

· Storage: 

· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. 

· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. 

· Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. 

8 Exposure controls and personal protection 

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. 

· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: 

· CAS No. Designation of material % Type Value Unit 

67-63-0 propan-2-ol 

PEL 980 mg/m³, 400 ppm 

REL Short-term value: 1225 mg/m³, 500 ppm 

Long-term value: 980 mg/m³, 400 ppm 

TLV Short-term value: 984 mg/m³, 400 ppm 

Long-term value: 492 mg/m³, 200 ppm 

· Personal protective equipment: 

· General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. 

· Protection of hands: Protective gloves 

· Material of gloves 

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks 

of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. 

· Penetration time of glove material 

The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and 

has to be observed. 

· Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles 

9 Physical and chemical properties 

· General Information 

Form: 

Color: 

Odor: 

Fluid 

Colorless 

Characteristic 

· Change in condition 

Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined. 

Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined. 

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· Flash point: 21 - 55°C (70 - 131°F) 

· Ignition temperature: 425°C (797°F) 

· Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting. 


· Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor 

mixtures are possible. 

· Explosion limits: 

Lower: 2.0 Vol % 

Upper: 12.0 Vol % 

· Vapor pressure at 20°C (68°F): 43 hPa (32 mm Hg) 

· Density at 20°C (68°F): 1.013 g/cm³ 

· Solubility in / Miscibility with 

Water: 

· pH-value: 7.0 

Fully miscible. 

10 Stability and reactivity 

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: 

No decomposition if used according to specifications. 

· Dangerous reactions Reacts with acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents. 

· Dangerous products of decomposition: Danger of toxic pyrolysis products. 

11 Toxicological information 

· Acute toxicity: 

· Primary irritant effect: 

· on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. 

· on the eye: Irritating effect. 

· Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. 

12 Ecological information 

· General notes: 

Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water 

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or 

sewage system. 

13 Disposal considerations 

· Product: 

· Recommendation: 

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage 

system. 

· Uncleaned packagings: 

· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. 

· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents. 

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14 Transport information 

· DOT regulations: 

· Hazard class: 3 

· Identification number: UN1987 

· Packing group: III 

· Proper shipping name (technical name): ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL 

ALCOHOL)) 

· Label 3 

· Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border): 

· ADR/RID class: 3 Flammable liquids 

· Danger code (Kemler): 30 

· UN-Number: 1987 

· Packaging group: III 

· Description of goods: 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ISOPROPANOL 

(ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)) 

· Maritime transport IMDG: 

· IMDG Class: 3 

· UN Number: 1987 

· Label 3 


· Marine pollutant: No 

· Propper shipping name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL 

ALCOHOL)) 

· Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: 

· ICAO/IATA Class: 3 

· UN/ID Number: 1987 

· Label 3 


· Propper shipping name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL 

ALCOHOL)) 

15 Regulations 

· Sara 

· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): 


· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): 

· Proposition 65 

· Chemicals known to cause cancer: 

None of the ingredients is listed. 

· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: 


· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: 


· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: 


· Cancerogenity categories 

· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) 


· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) 


· NTP (National Toxicology Program) 


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· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) 


· MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration) 


· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) 


· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) 



· Product related hazard informations: 

The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. 

· Risk phrases: 

Flammable. 

· National regulations: 

· Technical instructions (air): 

· Class Share in % 

· NK 10-25 

· Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. 

16 Other information 

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee 

for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

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